Cynoglossum cheirifolium
Cynoglosse de Crète
Blue Houndstongue
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | red, purple |
| Flower size | 70-10 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 20-60 cm |
Description
The English name Houndstongue refers to the shape of the leaves, like a dog’s tongue. A softly hairy plant.
A variety of Cynoglossum with violet flowers is called, Cynoglossum creticum.
Flowers
The flowers, borne on lax, floppy stalks are purplish-lilac with deep-blue or purple veins.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Long, pointed, densely hairy, half-clasping the stem.
Fruits Seeds
Nut: 19 small 5-8 mm with dense hooked spines or almost smooth.
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